Senior Field Applications Engineer (m/f/d)

Emerson; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a Field Applications Engineer to partner with customers, understand their challenges, and recommend innovative NI software and hardware solutions. You will drive technical outcomes while collaborating with account managers and internal teams to support business growth.

The role emphasizes technical credibility, solution-focused engagement, and the ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM required.
• Experience applying engineering, test, measurement, automation, or software development principles.
• Programming experience supporting technical solutions or systems development.
• Willingness and ability to travel to support customers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Commitment to delivering customer-focused solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build technical relationships with top accounts and increase customer confidence in NI solutions.
• Understand and help create customer technical requirements.
• Recommend software and hardware architectures and guide next steps for success.
• Collaborate with NI Account Managers to lead account technical strategy.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to execute technical initiatives and provide feedback.
• Leverage industry and account knowledge to identify future technical needs.
• Build trusted relationships through technical consultation and solution-focused engagement.
• Contribute to a collaborative environment and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Engineering experience

Programming experience

Willingness to travel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer-focused solutions

Education

Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

NI LabVIEW

NI TestStand

NI PXI platform

Job description

Job Description

If you are a Field Applications Engineer professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you. In this role, you will partner with customers to understand their technical challenges, recommend innovative software and hardware solutions, and help drive successful outcomes using NI test and measurement technologies. Working collaboratively with account managers, customers, and internal technical teams, you will contribute to technical strategy development, customer success, and business growth while delivering value through innovation, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Building key technical relationships at top accounts, demonstrating strong technical credibility and increasing customer technical confidence in NI solutions.
• Understanding and assisting in the creation of customer technical requirements.
• Providing recommendations on software and hardware architectures while helping customers understand the next steps to ensure success.
• Collaborating with NI Account Manager(s) as part of an account team to lead development and execution of the account technical strategy, providing insight to the overall account strategy and pipeline.
• Coordinating with and informing internal technical stakeholders to execute account technical initiatives and provide feedback to increase account success.
• Leveraging industry, application area, and account knowledge to uncover and influence customer future technical needs and challenges, generating further technical demand for NI products, services, and support.
• Building trusted customer relationships through technical consultation and solution-focused engagement.
• Contributing to a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous improvement.

This position is compensated by 80% base salary and 20% variable pay based on achievement of annual quota attainment.

Who You Are:

You build strong customer partnerships and work collaboratively across teams to meet shared objectives. You communicate effectively in a variety of settings, actively listen to understand diverse perspectives, and adapt your approach to meet stakeholder needs. You apply business insight and technical expertise to identify opportunities, solve complex challenges, and create value for customers. You consistently build trust through credibility, integrity, and a commitment to achieving successful outcomes.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Experience applying engineering, test, measurement, automation, or software development principles in a professional environment.
• Programming experience supporting technical solutions, applications, or systems development.
• Willingness and ability to travel to support customer and business needs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences.
• Commitment to delivering customer-focused solutions while working collaboratively across functions.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Degree concentration in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Experience with NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, and NI PXI platform, including developer certifications.
• English language competency with effective oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced skill in at least one of the following programming languages: LabVIEW, .NET, Python, C++, or C#.
• Advanced skill in FPGA development using VHDL or LabVIEW FPGA.
• Experience in a customer-facing role.
• Experience contributing to organizational, account, or engagement strategies.
• Ability to integrate business, operational, and interpersonal considerations into technical engagements.
• Experience supporting automated test, validation, instrumentation, or measurement applications.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives- because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. you'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.

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About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!